S.RES.37: A resolution expressing solidarity with the San Isidro Movement in Cuba, condemning escalated attacks against artistic freedoms in Cuba, and calling for the repeal of laws that violate freedom of expression and the immediate release of arbitrarily detaine

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  • Introduced Feb. 8, 2021
  • Latest Major Action April 15, 2021

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Bill Summary

This resolution expresses the Senate's solidarity with the members of the San Isidro Movement, an organization of artists, activists, academics, and journalists protesting increased censorship and persecution in Cuba. Further, it calls on Cuba to release arbitrarily imprisoned artists and journalists, repeal laws that violate freedom of expression, and engage with activists seeking to advance freedom of expression in Cuba.

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 4 statements associated with S.RES.37.

Bill Actions

Date Description
April 15, 2021
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
April 15, 2021
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1996-1998; text: CR S1997-1998)
March 24, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.
March 24, 2021
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
March 24, 2021
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb. 8, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S577)
Feb. 8, 2021

Introduced in the Senate by Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

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